Dinamo played to a scoreless draw in final tune-up before season start
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Dinamo Zagreb played their final preseason match against LNZ Cherkasy, which ended in a goalless draw.
- The closed-door friendly was held at Maksimir Stadium a week before Dinamo's Champions League qualifying match against Thun.
- The team used the match to test tactics and formations ahead of their official season start.
Dinamo Zagreb concluded their preseason preparations with a goalless draw against Ukrainian side LNZ Cherkasy in a closed-door friendly match at Maksimir Stadium. The game took place just one week before Dinamo's crucial second-round Champions League qualifying match against Swiss club Thun.
The match, which was not open to the public or broadcast, provided coach Mario Kovaฤeviฤ an opportunity to evaluate his squad's performance, tactical approaches, and set-piece strategies without public scrutiny. This final test was designed to fine-tune the team's readiness for their upcoming European campaign.
The starting lineup for Dinamo included Filipoviฤ, Valinฤiฤ, Dominguez, McKenna, Goda, Vidoviฤ, Miลกiฤ, Zajc, Bakrar, Beljo, and Orลกiฤ. The team will face Thun away on July 21, with the return leg scheduled a week later at Maksimir Stadium.
This behind-closed-doors fixture allowed the coaching staff to experiment and solidify plans for the competitive season ahead, ensuring all aspects of their game are prepared for the challenges of the Champions League qualifiers and the upcoming domestic season.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.